Fort Collins, CO—The WNIT announced the matchups for the first round of the 26th edition of the Postseason WNIT, powered by Triple Crown Sports on Monday afternoon. Niagara women's basketball will host its first ever NCAA Division I Era postseason game as they welcome NEC runner up Le Moyne to the Gallagher Center on Friday, Mar. 22 at 7 PM.

The Purple Eagles are currently 20-13 this season after appearing in their first MAAC Championship since 1997 on Saturday. Niagara earned its second consecutive postseason tournament invite after earning an WNIT invitation in both 2023 and 2024. Niagara currently leads the NCAA in both steals per game and forced turnovers per game. Niagara is 11-3 at the Gallagher Center this season as has already set a program record for wins at the Gallagher Center.

Niagara has not faced Le Moyne in Division I as the Dolphins are in their first season of Division I play. Niagara and Le Moyne played seven times from 1983-1986 with Niagara taking all seven wins.

The winner will advance to the WNIT second round to play Vermont who received an opening round bye.

To reserve tickets please call the Niagara ticket office at (716)286-8780. Both general admission tickets and limited courtside tickets will be available. General admission tickets will be $7 while courtside tickets will be $15.

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